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4. Why is India said to enjoy a strategic position with reference to the international trade route?
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5. Explain why Ahmedabad and Kolkata are able to see the noon sun exactly overhead in a year but not Delhi
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6. When the sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh, it is still night in Gujarat". Why? Give any three reasons.
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7. How have the mountain passes been helpful to India since historic times ? Explain.
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8. "India has a long coastline which is advantageous". Explain.
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9. Describe India's location with reference to her neighbours.
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10. Name any two states through which Tropic of Cancer passes.
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Explanation:

The reasons why India enjoys a strategic position with reference to International Trade Route:  

India is centrally located between East and the West Asia. This allows them to be in contact with countries on both its side.

Secondly, there is a trans Indian Ocean route that helps India to connect with the countries of Europe in the West and countries in East Asia.

Finally, the southmost part of the country known as Deccan Peninsula potrudes into the Indian Ocean thereby helping in maintaining contact with the West Asia, Africa and Europe from the western coast and with Southeast and East Asia from the eastern coast.